Novato, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Novato, California Summary
Life in Novato research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Novato over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Novato:
The population in Novato is 53,214.
The median home value in Novato is $839,700.
The median income in Novato is $107,975.
The cost of living in Novato is 182 which is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Novato is $2,102.
The unemployment rate in Novato is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Novato is 7.9%.
Table Of Contents
Novato SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
4
Novato, CA Crime Report
976
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,862.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-19.88%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Novato / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 976 | 1,862.2 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 126 | 240.4 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.8 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 14 | 26.7 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 98 | 187.0 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 850 | 1,621.8 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 98 | 187.0 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 556 | 1,060.8 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 196 | 374.0 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Novato, CA Cost Of Living
182
Novato's Overall Cost Of Living
Novato's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Novato | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 130 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 294 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 150 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 139 | 124 | 100 | |
Novato, CA Photos
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Rankings for Novato in California
Map Of Novato, CA
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Population over time in Novato
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53,781 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 55,523 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 55,378 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 54,790 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 54,133 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 53,451 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 52,704 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 51,996 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 51,206 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 50,488 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Novato
| Race | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.3% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 22.4% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Novato
| Gender | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Novato for adults over 25
| Education | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Novato, California
| Income | Novato | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.7% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
